Bourbonism


Bourbonism

(ˈbʊəbəˌnɪzəm) n1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) support for the rule of the Bourbons, the European royal line that ruled in France, Spain, and Naples and Sicily at various times in the late 16th to early 20th centuries2. (Historical Terms) US extreme political and social conservatism

Bour•bon•ism

(ˈbʊər bəˌnɪz əm or, occas., ˈbɜr-)

n. 1. adherence to the social and political practices of the Bourbons. 2. extreme conservatism, esp. in politics. [1875–80, Amer.]

Bourbonism

1. an adherence to the ideas and system of government developed by the Bourbons.
2. an extreme conservatism, especially in politics. — Bourbonist, n. — Bourbonian, Bourbonic, adj.See also: Politics